Donald Trump Announces Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran
The US-brokered ceasefire is expected to be implemented in stages, with the goal of bringing an end to the violence and restarting diplomatic efforts to address the underlying issues. The success of the ceasefire will depend on the willingness of both parties to adhere to the agreement and work towards a peaceful resolution.
US President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, effective in stages over 24 hours, following a 12-day conflict that saw Iran fire missiles at a US military base in Qatar, prompting Trump's statement to intervene and bring an end to the violence.
The conflict began with Israel's bombing campaign against Iran's nuclear sites, which was later joined by the US. Israel is now reportedly seeking to end its operation, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, and has conveyed a message to Tehran via mediators that it is looking to wrap up the operation within days. The US has also told Arab partners to pass the message to Iran that Israel is looking to end the operation soon.
Despite the announcement of a ceasefire, Iran still feels it has to respond to Sunday's US strikes, which may pose a challenge to the fragile peace. However, Israeli officials are hoping that Tehran will agree to restart diplomacy on its nuclear program in the wake of the conflict. Israel believes it will reach its military objectives for Operation Rising Lion, removing the Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile threat from Israel, in the next few days.
The ceasefire announcement marks a significant development in the conflict, and it remains to be seen whether the parties will adhere to the agreement. The international community will be watching closely as the situation unfolds, and diplomats will be working to ensure that the ceasefire holds and that a lasting peace can be achieved.